- The Federal Character Commission issued a public warning against job racketeering in federal institutions
- The commission provided two dedicated phone lines for Nigerians to report suspected cases of job racketeering
- Nigeria has 87.2 million people aged 15 to 64, representing a massive, growing workforce that continues to expand each year
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FCT, Abuja – The Federal Character Commission (FCC) has told Nigerians in clear terms that federal government jobs are not for sale, and has called on anyone with knowledge of job racketeering to report it immediately.
Legit.ng reports that the commission made this known through its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, August 10, 2026, urging members of the public to use its whistleblower platform to flag suspicious activity around federal recruitment.
Source: Twitter
The FCC said in the post:
“Federal jobs are not for sale.”
Anyone wishing to report a suspected case can reach the commission through two dedicated phone lines: +234 915 763 8393 and +234 913 861 0089. The FCC also directed whistleblowers to its online reporting portal for written submissions.
FCC warns against federal job fraud
Under the commission’s recruitment guidelines, vacancies in federal institutions must be publicly advertised so that all qualified Nigerians have an equal chance to apply. Selection is expected to be based on merit, competence and the qualifications attached to each role, not on personal connections or payments.
The FCC has previously made clear that it is not a recruitment agency. Its role is to monitor hiring processes across ministries, departments, agencies and government-owned institutions to ensure they comply with the federal character principle, which requires proportional representation across Nigeria’s states and geopolitical zones. The commission does not select candidates or place workers in government positions.
Despite this, some individuals have reportedly been exploiting the FCC’s name, claiming to have insider connections within the commission and demanding money in exchange for securing federal appointments. The commission has warned Nigerians to be wary of such claims.
Source: Twitter
FCC lists verified federal job vacancies
The FCC currently lists verified recruitment opportunities from several federal institutions on its official website, including vacancies in the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service and the Independent National Electoral Commission.
The commission advised job seekers to rely only on announcements made through official government channels and verified sources, rather than individuals who demand payment as a condition for employment.
Read the Federal Character Commission’s full X post on federal jobs not being for sale below:
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FG lists 7 job application mistakes
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the FCC warned Nigerians seeking public sector employment about seven common mistakes that could hurt their chances of landing legitimate government jobs.
The warning appeared in a public awareness post on the commission’s official website, urging applicants to stick to official channels and stay alert to fraudulent recruitment schemes.
At the top of the list was the risk of relying on unofficial recruitment sources. The FCC said fraudsters frequently set up fake websites and circulate misleading advertisements through social media and forwarded messages, tricking job seekers into submitting personal details or money.
Source: Legit.ng